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Title Section20 1940-04-20 1 LATE SINGAPORE EDITION The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 16,068. ESTI). 1835 SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 1940 5 cents20 words
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Article400 1940-04-20 1 l J nme_ Minister Broadcasts Appeal For Calm "No Surprise Attack Through Netherlands" "PREVENTIVE AID" WILL MEET FORCE OF ARMS AN extension of the state of siege to the whole of and T w^ announced last night by the Dutch Prime Minister, Jonkheer deReuter - 400 words
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148 1940-04-20 1 N.I.'s Future "Of Vital Concern To Australia" nberra, Apr. 19. Ali: invasion of the would inevitably rhe Netherlands Mr John McEwen, sternal Affairs, speakol Representatives .vas of vital and rn to Australia, he I -ely studying m 1 Mr. Cordell the matter and ready to meet therlanda or hn Curtin.Reuter - 148 words
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Article50 1940-04-20 1 I onion, Apr. 19. Seen t.iry, Sir John i| to Reuter's I i-day of the In the cost dd that the re- redact the paid I to the public for «-.r savings would I .000 of the present I hich is £30 000.000 1 ReuterReuter - 50 words
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19 1940-04-20 1 T Berlin, Apr. 19. fcer in Berlin 1 and a sired to -day ReuterReuter - 19 words
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223 1940-04-20 1 Fleet Air Arm's First Major Offensive London. Apr. 1.4. "THE Fleet Air Arm participated m their first major offensive operation when the British attacked German destroyers and other crafi m Narvik harbour, it is revealed m authoritative circles to-day. The day before the main attack on Narvik, it is stated,Reuter - 223 words
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35 1940-04-20 1 Patna, Apr. 19. SWAMI SAHAJANANDA SARASWATI, general secretary of the All-India Peasants Organization, has been arrested under the Defence of India rules. Sahajananda recently organized an all-India anti-compromise conference. ReuterReuter - 35 words
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Article54 1940-04-20 1 Paris, Apr. 19. SWEDISH anti- aircraft batteries opened fire last night on a German warplane which flew over Karlstad, the capital of Vermland province, according to a Stockholm dispatch. The air raid alarm operated for 63 minutes. German warplanes also flew over other Swedish district* ainn*Reuter - 54 words
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64 1940-04-20 1 THE French Chamber of Deputies yesterday began a secret session In Paris to discuss the conduct of the war. M. Reynaud. the Prime Minister, who had a most enthusiastic reception In Senate on Thursday, asked that the dehate should terminate by the evening, adding: "IReuter - 64 words
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Article43 1940-04-20 1 London, Apr. 19. AN Air Ministry casualty list com- prises 22 killed (including six previously reported missing*, 67 missing. 28 wounded or injured and eight who have died other than In action. Three previously reported missing are now reported safe.- ReuterReuter - 43 words
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Article, Illustration70 1940-04-20 1 ENVOY THANKS MALAYAN CHINESE (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Apr. 19. AT a dinner in London last night, the Chinese Ambassador to Great Britain, Dr. Quo Tai-chi, gave me permission to convey a message of gratitude to the Chinese in Malaya who have subscribed so generously to China's war chest,70 words
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633 1940-04-20 1 Fighting In Norway THE official announcement of the landing of more British 1 troops m Norway has been followed by Swedish reports that operations against the Germans may soon begin. REUTER 'S special correspondent at Oestersund, near the Swedish-Norwe" feiau frontier, states that co-operationReuter - 633 words
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348 1940-04-20 1 FIRED ON IN ICY COLD WATER London, Apr. 19. ALMOST the last words of Captain Warburton-Lee after he had been fatally wounded on the bridge of the destroyer Hardy were: "You can swim for it now, boys." He died later on the beach. ThisReuter; British Wireless - 348 words
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Advertisement53 1940-04-20 1 PORT MALAYAN PRODUCE, DRINK BIGIA TEA TO-NIGHT SPECIAL RACE DINNER DANCE (formal) FROM 8 P.M. OPULAR CABARET ATTRACTION THE PRESTON TRIO WHIRLWIND SKATERS PEW NIGHTS— BOOK YOUR TABLE '"iner $:).3O Non-diners $1.00 KXTKNSION TO 1 A.M. 1 ?AF E L rRAFFLES ORCHESTRA J Jj Jr,.m l;.;o to M p-m> Directed53 words
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Advertisement149 1940-04-20 1 FOR QUALITY AND ECONOMY DRINK BIGIA TEA SEAVIEW HOTEL TO-frioHT 1 ROMANTIC NIGHT DINNER SERVED ON THE MOONLIT LAWN DANCING IN THE BALL-ROOM DINNER S3— NO ADMISSION CHARGE DANCE FORMAL music by KELLER'S BAND EXTENSION TO 1 A.M. SUNDAY MORNING 1 P.M. POPI'LAR CONCERT BY HELLER S BAND 1. Ouverture149 words
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Article190 1940-04-20 2 ACHILL/ io bom,' th^j controversial film which has become known as the picture which shows the birth of baby, has been banned by the Colony's Film Censor as "unsuitable for Malayan audiences." Produced with the collaboration of eminent gynaecologists and doctors m America. "A190 words
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Article36 1940-04-20 2 THE Repertory Players gave another enjoyable performance of "Journey's End," R. C. Sheriff's famous play of the Great War, at the Victoria Theatre last night. The Players will be presenting this play again to-night.36 words
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Article194 1940-04-20 2 TWO WOMEN BABY KILLED IN FIRE Thrown Out Of Window, Child Falls To Death (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Kangsar, Apr. 19. TWO Indian women and a Chinese infant lost their lives in a disastrous fire which raged in a row of nine shophouses at Kuala Kangsar this morning. The194 words
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186 1940-04-20 2 Chungking, Apr. 18. THE capital was decorated with banners yesterday welcoming the South Seas Comfort Mission's main body of 43 members who arrived here from Kweiyang. Some 2,000 representatives from various government and public bodies greeted the party led by Messrs. Pan Kuo-chu and Kuo186 words
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142 1940-04-20 2 DAILY PRICES < I RRENT Apr. If, 1940: 12 O'Clock Noon Buyers Sellers No. IX R.S.S. Spot loose 35^ 36 No. IX R.S.S. F. 0.8. m cases Apr. -May (Sellers option) 36 36% G.F.A.Q. R.S.S. F. 0.8. m bales Apr -May I Sellers142 words
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62 1940-04-20 2 Chungking:, Apr. 18. MR. CHEN CHING-HU, a wealthy Chinese merchant from Penang, called on Generalissimo Chiang Kaishek and handed over $30,000 and 19 gold medals as contribution to the State. Mr. Chen was accompanied by General Wu Te-chen, Director of the Central Kuomintang OverseasCentral News - 62 words
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Article87 1940-04-20 2 THE Rent Assessment Board yesterday granted an increase m rent to $85, m an application brought by Mr. L. W. Geddes of Ridout Road, against P. Given-Wilson of Belmont Road. Dr. C. H. Withers-Payne who represented Mr. Geddes, said that the house was taken by the respondent on87 words
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Article29 1940-04-20 2 The Governor has appointed Sir John Bagnall and Mr. F. S. Gibson to be members of the Advisory Committee for the Settlement of Singapore under the Volunteer Force Ordinance.29 words
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Article338 1940-04-20 2 Exchange Telegraph London, Apr. 19. Hie iollowing are to-day's closing middle quotations Shares are ol £1 denomination unless otherwise stated: Con. Loan 5% 1944-64 108^ bunding Loan 4% 1960-90 109^ r 1 War Loan 3%% 99 9fl6 5 16 Com. Union Assce (Units) 7 Prudentiai Assce 'A*Exchange Telegraph - 338 words
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Article180 1940-04-20 2 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES :Prom Oui Own Correspondent! London, Apr. ly. COMMODITY and Exchange markets closed as tollows witb previous quotations m parenthesis:— RUBBER: Steady Spot lid \l\d .lid ll sdi May lid ll'xd did ll^d) July 11 1 I6d 11 3 16d »***** d ll^d) Oct-Ekc 11 W6d II I d180 words
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90 1940-04-20 2 MEMBERS of the Malayan Magic Circle and their friends spent a thoroughly enjoyable evening at the Circle House m Karikal Road last night. Magical ability and humour was very well mixed to form a programme which everybody enjoyed. Tan Hock Chuan and L. A.90 words
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Article76 1940-04-20 2 f\N the occasion of a charity per-v-f formance which it is to give at Victoria Theatre on Apr. 24, the Dawnlight Association, of Cantonment Road, gave a dinner to representatives of the local Press, including Malay newspapers, at the Air View Hotel last night. About 20 men and76 words
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Article77 1940-04-20 2 Another £1,000,000 From Colony IU|K. F. I). Bisseker Senior I nofficial Member, will move the approval of a gift of Al 1000,000 towards the cost of Imperial Defence, at Monday's meeting: of the Legislative Council m Singapore. The official announcement of this motion is contained m the Supplementary Orders of77 words
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Article69 1940-04-20 2 |SSLIJ> B% IRASKIt \v CLOSE OF IDHMI Markets v.cic practi and only c tev I Local tin was uricha.: $125 and the price «»f i was buyers rpot 3 r cents, July-S«-i> October- I >ecf*mbf-r S3 was quiet In tin shKre.^ bu Patts at $1.07, Krarr.r,- at69 words
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Advertisement91 1940-04-20 2 lhe tamous Mar of Ana *wa a«vr« m Another Dramatic Hit Fro-DAY A! U AMRPA 11 a.m, 3.15,) &To morrow 6 j 5 9.15, RKO RADIO'S THRILLING DRAMA of LOVE and WAR presenting PAUL MUNI with LOUIS HAY WARD STw "PATHE GAZETTE" GALA MIDNIGHT PREMIERE TO-NIGHT AT 12.10 O'CLOCK RKO91 words
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Advertisement251 1940-04-20 2 There's Always a Good Show at the CAPIT STILL DRAWING THE CROWDS 1 MAKE THIS YOUR WEEK-END ENTERTAIN Ml w I PHONK WM j 4 SHOWS TO-DAY 11 A.M.— :u:>— fi.i:. .IP and a* th TO-MORROW "Carrier" .\ir-( 'ww; __J CAPITOL r* s NIW J?K T T N^ N H#251 words
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Miscellaneous202 1940-04-20 2 Post Office Mail List m Gk :>.'rt' Po I < >.:. ii fO-I>AY A. uir 4 p.m. Africa air 4 p.m. Australia air 4 p.m. ■Wad and Kuala Belait surface p.m. Burma air 4 p.m. Chi..a surface 2 p.m. Egypt- air 4 p in Grtc'. Britain and Europe j?»nrrally air202 words
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671 1940-04-20 3 Home Denial Of Calling Up Of Fresh Troops ■DUCE MUST BE TOLD OF ALLIES' STAND" London, Apr. 19. SWING tbe general situation, the Daily Telegraph While the eyes of man is naturally fixed on the M battleground, events whose significance may or iReuter; British Wireless - 671 words
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Article89 1940-04-20 3 Paris, Apr. 19. PRESS commentators appear less pessimistic about the possibility of Italy entering the war on the side of Germany. The former Minister of V#'ar, M. Fabry, writing m Le Matin, says that Italy has been much m the news hut one fact emergesReuter - 89 words
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256 1940-04-20 3 King Haako n's Stirring Appeal To Norwegians London, Apr. 19. JfING HAAKON of Norway and his Cabinet issued a stirring appeal early to-day from secret headquarters saying that Quisling's so-called "government" had to resign and that efforts to establish a government opposed to the legal Norwegian Government have been abandoned.Reuter - 256 words
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102 1940-04-20 3 IN Britain, most political parties have agreed to collaborate with the Ministry of Information m a campaign to explain and encourage the Allied war effort among the general public. Meetings will be held throughout the country, and chief speakers will be front bench membersReuter - 102 words
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Article47 1940-04-20 3 JHE Australian Council of Trade Unions yesterday reaffirmed tneir support of the war policy. After two days* debate they adopted a pledge of full support to the Government m the war and the maintenance of Australia as an integral part of the British C?mmonvveciltl-. of nations.- ReuterReuter - 47 words
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Article, Illustration32 1940-04-20 3 Pilots who participated m recent air combats over the Western Front, are here seen with their CO. (secoi'A from left) discussing the merits of a captured German aerial machine-gun.32 words
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Article167 1940-04-20 3 London, Apr. 19. H. ML SUBMARINE SPEARFISH, which carried out a successful torpedo attack on the Nazi "pocket battleship" Admiral Scheer last week, has returned to England. The crew reported that the attack lasted only a few minutes. The Admiral Scheer was sighted travelling atBritish Wireless - 167 words
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368 1940-04-20 3 R.A.F. Pilot Tells Of Raids In Norway THE Germans put up a terrific barA rage over the target but we went straight m flying over the aerodrome just under 1,000 feet and at 200 miles an hour, with both our front and rear gunners letting locse their full fire andReuter - 368 words
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Article18 1940-04-20 3 London, Apr. 19. FRTY U-boat prisoners were landed on Thursday night at a northtreit Scottish port.- British WirelessBritish Wireless - 18 words
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179 1940-04-20 3 Police Raid On Residence Of Ex-Premier NEUTRALS' VIGILANCE UNRELAXED YUGOSLAVIA and Hunjary continu? their precautions against the "Fifth Column." In Yugoslavia, the police are stated to have raided the house of a former Prime Minister and to have taken away some of his correspondence. In Rumania, following the decisions takenReuter - 179 words
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94 1940-04-20 3 German Barbarism In Bohemia Moravia Paris, Apr. 19. ALLEGATIONS that the Germans are stifling all national life and culture m Bohemia and Moravia are made m a blue book published by the National Czecho-Slovak Committee, which states that universities and important schools have been closed, students imprisoned, tortured and assassinatedReuter - 94 words
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44 1940-04-20 3 IT was announced m Sydney yeslerday th?t nearly 15,000 Australians hay* 1 already been accepted under the Empire air training scheme and a laise Draportion of them have begun training. Thousands more are or Hie waiting list.- ReuterReuter - 44 words
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Article149 1940-04-20 3 London, Apr. 1«». KMR NORMAN Rogers, the Canadian Defence Minister, on arrival in London yesterday for discussions with the British Government, .s.id. "In Canada, cur one purpose If t make our war contribution as effectiv* as possible. The Canadian nation VII never more united and emphatic onBritish Wireless - 149 words
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96 1940-04-20 3 GERMANY NORWEGIAN SHIPS IN U.S. New York. A/m lf». /GERMANY is making a big effort prevent the Allies from utili.su j Norwegian c hips at present In United States ports. Georg Gyss'ing: thGerman consul, acting on instructions from Germany, has written to Kcrwegian shipping agents m the United States askingReuter - 96 words
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Article62 1940-04-20 3 ALTHOUGH there will m Land .1 Cenotaph ceremony on Anza I) f < April 25), the Australian and Mew Zealand High Commi>sii:ners wiil lay wreaths and the annual *enriee miil b^ held at St. Clement. Dtne'i Chun-h. Gen. Carpenter, of the S3lvalion Army, will give an address and M~. An>hBritish Wireless - 62 words
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Advertisement26 1940-04-20 3 IMPROVE YOUR SUNDAY CURRY WITH THE ADDITION J^^^^ )^&Cou&/ MANGO CHUTNE PHONE 5376 (5 LINES) Advt. of Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd. mm \v.i\s. iu3 i—26 words
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Advertisement142 1940-04-20 3 "NAVIGAN" TRAVEL AIR AND SEA SICKNESS REMEDY A ROCHE PRODUCT. MEDICAL HALL LTD. 3. BATTERY ROAD. ®IVU All Where TO-DAY IInNV Everybody 4 SHOWS HAUYAS CINEMA DE lUXI a m 15 aoes 6.15 9.15 Morning Show Tomorrow 11 o'clock Box Office Phone_34oo Over The Moon' is full of Gaiety, and142 words
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652 1940-04-20 4 The Singapore Free Press SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 1940. Reassuring News THE news from Norway is re- assuring. Not only have naval operations succeeded m dealing the German fleet a crippling blow, but an expeditionary force evidently of considerable size has been landed at several points, and there is every sign652 words
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Article, Illustration1238 1940-04-20 4 J. H. Huizinga - J. H. Huizinga Facing Spectre Of Invasion By WHILE the spectre of a German invasion of the Low Countries is recurrently threatened, the danger from within becomes increasingly serious. More and more frequently the Press of the world reports the discovery of exten5 sive espionage1,238 words
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Article438 1940-04-20 4 JOAN LITTLEFIELD - JOAN LITTLEFIELD BY London, Apr. 10. T THINK you will like "Contrai band," the first of the big fiction films with a British war-time background so far shown here. It is a spy story every bit as exciting as its predecessor, "Spy m Black" (which you438 words
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Advertisement288 1940-04-20 4 "Dorit ifou just love ROSES?" >^#n«l Yes, but best m {S|kg a GIMLET! LiHWi caldbeck's f a* special lgt^F!sr^ ro HM E APPOINTMENT fi^CDlr KING F SIAM £STD. 1872 NEWEST DESIGNS m UiaMOND JEWELLERY NECKLACES BRACELETS BROOCHES RINGS CLIP WATCHES. incorporated m Ceylon SINGAPORE IPOH PENANG; jp^lSva vtf^Li L^L^^^^^^^' i^B288 words
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Advertisement15 1940-04-20 4 7#£4fto£7«£B Chinese Works of Art Lingerie Linen Handkerchiefs 18, BATTERY ROAD, FIRST FLOOR PHONE 714315 words
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802 1940-04-20 5 Ship's Cook Treated In Japanese Hospital NEGLECT TO NOTIFY THE AUTHORITIES ALLEGED ;KI) to have been aware of the existence of an Infertktts di-ea>e— scarlet fever— in a European patient 0 have luulected to give notice m writing of the disease thi Health Officer802 words
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153 1940-04-20 5 One Of Twelve park Watchmen Acquitted RIOTING TRIAL CONTINUES c the del nee opened t the Singapore court m the case N rthern Indian ged with rioting park on Feb. 3. i to an incident aity of Malay ive rushed into raJ stalls, and, d attacked by _;t'd to have153 words
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139 1940-04-20 5 "IJAD yon been under a Fascist regime you would have been shot," commented Mr. Justice a'Beckett Terrell yesterday, dismissing an appeal by a Chinese who had been sentenced m the police courts to eight months' rigorous imprisonment for offences under the Defence laws. The139 words
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149 1940-04-20 5 THE visit of Mr. H. Watson, Singapore third magistrate, to the New Wcrld Amusement Park on Thursday night, to decide for himself whether the dartboard game as played there is a game of chance or skill, had its sequel m court yesterday, when Loong Ah149 words
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Article153 1940-04-20 5 fPHIRTEEN applications lor the InJ- crease In rent of their employees who are living m the firm's houses m various parts of Singapore, were brought before the Rent Assessment Board yesterday by the Asiatic Petroleum Co., Ltd. All the applications were granted as from Jan.153 words
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Article71 1940-04-20 5 HEADED by Mr. T. R. Doraisamy, president of the Singapore district of Epworth Leagues, 60 members from eight leagues m Singapore left by train last night for Ipoh to attend the Jubilee Epworth League Institute of Malaya. The institute opens to-day and ends on Monday. The Rev.71 words
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485 1940-04-20 5 '"THERE are highways of demo--1 cracy which I feel sure we shall have to tread much more than we are doing now," said the Rev. Dr. H. B. Amstutz, addressing the boys of the Anglo-Chinese School, Cairnhill Road, at the annual prizegiving yesterday. "The day485 words
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303 1940-04-20 5 Sikh Accused Of Murdering Havildar PRELIMINARY INQUIRY A LARGE parcel of blood-stained clothing and a knife with an eight-inch blade, were the chief exhibits m the preliminary inquiry m the Singapore fifth court yesterday before Mr. L. C. Goh, into an allegation of murder against Dial Singh, a Sikh, who303 words
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Article157 1940-04-20 5 SINGAPORE Muslims remembered the birthday of the Prophet Mohamed yesterday m a two-hour broadcast from the B.M.C.A. from 5 to 7 p.m., m which speeches were given m Malay, Arabic, Tamil and English. The birthday falls to-day. Items were also broadcast by the students of Al-junied Islamic157 words
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Article52 1940-04-20 5 LEE YONG FOOK, who was convicted of theft of one typewriter and two sarongs from a car belonging to a Frenchman, J. F. Revel, a few days ago, was sentenced yesterday by Mr. H. Watson In the Singapore third court to a $50 fine, or one month's52 words
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1331 1940-04-20 5 "Hindus Muslims Agree On One Point" SPARE NO EFFORT TO DESTROY HITLERISM "THE Indian people abhor oppression, tyranny and irreligion. Hitlerism is the symbol of all that the Indian people abhor, and both the Hindus and the Muslims, though disagreeing among themselves over ttfcor matters, are m complete agreement c;n1,331 words
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Advertisement42 1940-04-20 5 rred to you that a delicious Dinner t the MR CONDITIONED CAPITOL RESTAURANT $175 «o» MX <V N ni ymi courses n^h I,^1 F rnish^ Lounge U K d uhtin ensures r Absolute comfort. f °r your next Dinner Party »*t>one 4906.42 words
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Advertisement82 1940-04-20 5 a v r d liiilg *"J m Plain a, id Fancy knit m a selection tIJ)M of Plain Colours TMTinilßil' i'ir J^f and Marl Mixtures. Plaiu LXhlu.s: Canary, Royal blue, Flannel Grey, Dark Fawn, Oatmeal and Dark Green, Blue Marl and Green Marl mixture. Sizes: Sma I l~Mcdi urn-Large. <BritiMi82 words
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Miscellaneous33 1940-04-20 5 Law Sotice For The Day kief Justice, the Honours 'r i*er,v McEhraiac in Court »t II a m teffatrai at 10 a.m.: *****. Dj Registrar .Mr. Fss); Bkcy. 36 40. s.485 33 and33 words
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2525 1940-04-20 6 London Chamber Of Commerce Exminations RESULTS of London Chamber of Commerce Autumn 1939 examinations held at the Y.M.CA. School of Commerce, Rajah's College and the Mercantile Institution, Singapore, are given below. Y.M.CA. The following candidates of the Y.M.CA. School of Commerce have passed. Distinction. HIGHER CERT. (Snr.) Book-keeping and Accountancy:2,525 words
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Article105 1940-04-20 6 SOCCER 8.H.L.. TracUon Co. r«. Uniteers. Depot. errCricket- S.C.C. ts. A.r.C, S.C.C., it vs. SRC. S.R.C.; S.J-0.8. v^ Victoria School, Victoria School; An*lo Chinese School vs. S.C.C. Oldham Hall: CS.C vs. R.E. Charffi, Balestier; S.R.t. m S.CRC 2nd XI. S.CRC Races: Singapore Turf Club Summer Meeting:, final105 words
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Article133 1940-04-20 6 I ABOUR has been sufficient for though conditions throughout the country have beer, unsettled and it has been necessary to increase rates of pay from time to time," said Mr. H. D. Mundell, presiding at the annual general meeting of Changkat Serdang Estates, Ltd. The profit133 words
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Article53 1940-04-20 6 CHARGED with criminal breach of trust m respect of 55 cases of abalcne, valued at $1,017, m the Singapore third court yesterday, Joseph Lee Kia Scon, a salesman m the East Asiatic Co.. claimed trial. The case was postponed for two weeks for mention by Mr H Watson53 words
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Article51 1940-04-20 6 OHUAN CHUNG WAN. 17-year-old Chinese, was charged m the Singapore third court yesterday before Mr. H. Watson with havinp: m his possession a prohibited publication. "Giu Guo She Bao." an oitence under the Undesirable Publication Ordinance. The case was postponed and bail of $500 m two sureties was51 words
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Article291 1940-04-20 6 Odd Goal I n Seven Win For Loyals Loyals 4. sr AFTER leading h> lw the first seven m, the S.R C. were be a u> n g jal m seven b> th j first divi i n fixture p|, s ad'um yesterday In the previous m played good torm291 words
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Article166 1940-04-20 6 Anderson Wins S. C. C. Title Tennis A. D. Ar.deroon duunpton In lawn tennis tour when h? UMTOwly d vVarden. 6—4. I— I I: waj a el; sely c both playeif display-ci ;of strokes. Oi ever, at critical [valuable points. Lnd th not havo been go pi players exeruspci bm166 words
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Advertisement698 1940-04-20 6 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS TENDERS SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Tenders, Tenders arc vow invited for the following materials or serrlcea. foi particulars see Municipal Tenders Room Supply of Galvanised W. I. Tubes for period July 1. 1940. to June 30, 1941 Date or Closing. 4 p.m.. May 30. j 1940 Supply or _4J tons698 words
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Advertisement624 1940-04-20 6 BOARD RESIDENCE SEA FRONT KATONG GKANGK— 77 Meyei Rd. (near Swimming Club) Board-Residence at moderate rates Large Gardens— Tennis. Phone: 5758 [EAST ANGLIA ft, OJ-LfiT fcUSfc B_NG_J»O&B. S to towt> high level garages, daily *jr monthly rates, large grounds, excellent cuisine, tennis, tingle and double roomPBONI U9t NAPIER HOUSE 7.624 words
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Advertisement82 1940-04-20 6 SITUATION S X DEPAKTMENT (N WORKS A vacancy cxi Engineering De> Scheme. Appi. lcasi 3 years expi i nee rin',? Drawing I a HttUfactory Tl and must be able Design ealculatio: Pr. ioect of pern candidate. A;>pli forms :uid Irom Director o: P Singapore. PATERSON SIMONS CO., LTD. 'Incorporated m82 words
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Advertisement380 1940-04-20 7 p.&O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND* P. <S* O. S. N. GO'S SAILINGS. The best possible services are being maintained P. 0. S. N. Company to their usual portf d| call except ports m Japan. Passengers are requested to register thefc -nents, under present circumstances E are perforce380 words
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Advertisement431 1940-04-20 7 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated m t .M.6 j TKLEPBONEr Frdfkt 5433. Pußage SUJ |||l3>aN PACIHC Regular sendee from the Orient to Vancouver by GIANT EMPRESSES— Across Canada through the Canadian Rockies— Lake Louise— Banff. Trans-Atlantic by "EMPRESS" "DUCHESS" or "MONT" steamers to the United Kingdom. All under one management* For431 words
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Advertisement269 1940-04-20 7 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom and United State* ot America. Oates are not guaranteed, all cargo booking? subject to Conference War Clauses WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE CHEAPEST TARE Regular Services to Fre mantle (Perth) vie Java by first class passenger269 words
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2030 1940-04-20 8 Pat Burke And Artful Sailor Best Bets For Final Day Of Meet CULTANA has been taken to win the Governor's Cup race over nine furlongs Bukit Timah this aft?rnoon m the final day's racing m the Singapore Turf Club's summer season. Sultana carries topweight2,030 words
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Article101 1940-04-20 8 O ELECTIONS for to-days race; Free Press RACE 1. Pat Burke, Neol. RACE 2. Hivi Hlvi, Servus. RACE 3. Jack Druce. Freedom. RACE 4. Sweet Colette, Hercules. RACE 5. Artful Sailor. Double Esso. RACE H. Sultana, Sunny Charm. RACE 7. Tredella, St. Charles. RACE 8. Beano, Tule101 words
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Article270 1940-04-20 8 WEARNES BEAT NEST ANGLO Wearnes 2, Nestangio 1. U/EARNES Sports Club scored a well- earned soccer victory yesterday on the S.H.B. ground, when they defeated Nestanglo by two gcal? to one m r. Business Houses' league fixture. The game, which was interesting to a point, is that both teams were270 words
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Article, Illustration29 1940-04-20 8 The Governor's Cup (left), vhiih was won by Golden Glimpse la>t year, and Sultana, who has b?en selected to win the race this y«*ar29 words
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239 1940-04-20 8 BY scoring a vigorous 72 runs, and by taking five wickets for 21 runs, T. W. Marsh was chiefly responsible for the victory of the V.M.C.A. Juniors over the R.A.F. (Kallang) m a game of cricket played yesterday evening on the V.M.C.A. ground. The239 words
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Article14 1940-04-20 8 YESTERDAY'S league soccer and tennis results will be found m PAGE SIX.14 words
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Article81 1940-04-20 8 Overseas 5; Straits Time* t "I^HE Straits Times Press soccer team were beaten by five goals to nil by the Oversea Chinese Bank In a Business Houses' League match at Farrer Park yesterday. The winners kept up a running attack on the losers' goaf m the first81 words
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Article200 1940-04-20 8 A.P.C 5. S THE Singapore Cola s their third rev. when they were bra.« side by five goals t.j li tested Business Hr v fixture at the JO'S A day. Much of the success o: as a result of a good lv.. up pressure and moved qpti200 words
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Article51 1940-04-20 8 ENTRIES for the open s: ship and the open doutj.t ship iii the Maxfli Party "> close on Saturday, Apr 21 be accepted after that dafc> All competitors are reque.-i sent at the draw, which vtU take the residence of Mr. Lee Khoi c 10 a.m. on Sunday.51 words
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Article40 1940-04-20 8 This is not a "horM» ljm?u^.«but a confidential talk I herf is no use scratching youi guess what this is. let us straight to the po>t. li to stop that awful it. head, use Evelyn ii ruff Cure.40 words
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